A serious collision with a commercial semi-truck changes your life in an instant. Medical bills stack up, injuries disrupt your ability to work, and insurance adjusters begin investigating the crash almost immediately. In the aftermath, proving what caused the wreck...
Rideshare services are a daily convenience for many individuals across Minnesota. Behind that convenience, however, is a complex legal framework that makes accidents involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle very different from a typical car accident. If you were hurt in a...
Semitruck crashes can often lead to serious injuries for accident victims traveling in passenger vehicles. The size and weight difference between semitrucks and passenger vehicles are the primary reasons for this. A fully loaded tractor trailer can weight...
If you were injured in an accident and were not wearing a seatbelt at the time, you may assume that your non-use of a seatbelt compromises your claim. In Minnesota, that assumption is worth examining closely. The state has specific rules about how seatbelt non-use...
While there are different classifications for large trucks, the overall weight limit for most tractor-trailers is 80,000 pounds. This is why trucks are required to stop at weigh stations periodically and be weighed to ensure that they do not exceed the limit. These...
When someone is involved in a car accident, it’s not uncommon for them to believe they are fine. Someone may decline medical care at the scene or even not visit a doctor after leaving the scene, but then later start experiencing pain and other symptoms. So, why does...
Catastrophic injuries carry staggering price tags. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can generate tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills. Those costs alone can leave injured people and their families struggling to secure adequate compensation. However, when...
Truck accidents often result in serious injuries, expensive medical treatment and major property damage. Because commercial trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, these collisions can create long-lasting physical and financial challenges....
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration makes it very clear that truck drivers should typically not use mobile phones behind the wheel. They are not allowed to use handheld devices. In some cases, they can use simple hands-free systems so that they can still...
A hit-and-run crash is more than just a physical trauma. Within hours, you face mounting medical bills, missed work and no clear answer about who will pay. The at-fault driver is gone and the financial panic sets in fast. Fortunately, Minnesota law gives you options...